For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,003 students in 54914, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in 54914, WI are Houdini Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 54914 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 54914, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54914, WI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houdini Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2305 W Capitol Dr
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5490
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5490
Grades: PK-6
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5455
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5455
Grades: PK-6
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Badger Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Bluemound Dr
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5440
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5440
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #55.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2037 N Elinor St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5480
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5480
Grades: PK-6
| 499 students
54914, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Odyssey-magellan Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
225 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6226
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6226
Grades: 7-8
| 494 students
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6219
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6219
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 54914, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in 54914, WI include Houdini Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 54914?
5 public preschools are located in 54914.
What is the racial composition of students in 54914?
54914 public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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